696 PRINCETON KINGSTON ROAD, Princeton, NJ 08540

$1,950,000 Asking Price

5 beds
5 baths
Built in 1830

An Exceptional Blend of Architectural Elegance, Outdoor Beauty and Historical Worth - Charles Steadman, the prolific architect who transformed both the town and university with his signature Greek Revival style is credited with creating this eye-catching landmark that has been admired for nearly two hundred years. For this house, he began with a modest, existing, 18th century dwelling and created an elegant residence with high ceilings, carved marble fireplaces, grand pocket doors and all the exceptional millwork one would expect from an interior of this caliber. What may come as a surprise is the beautiful condition of these features, including original floors, and the overall livability of the comfortable rooms. Even the basement is as welcoming as it is functional with a fireplace-accented office and a rec space with built-ins and brick floors. Tucked away on the main floor, a tavern-like room clearly marks the oldest section of the home with a cooking fireplace, a beamed ceiling and even a handy half-bath. A little covered patio draped in wisteria opens to the yard, as does the sunny kitchen addition. A breakfast room lined with windows and storage is a casual alternative to the banquet-sized dining room. Outdoor entertaining is another appealing option with a stone terrace overlooking a sweep of lawn studded with majestic trees, the site of more than one happy wedding celebration. The second level of the residence includes four spacious bedrooms with more tall ceilings, plentiful windows and handsome fireplaces. Three of them have adjoining baths. The top floor is a charming hideaway with a fifth bedroom and fourth full bath, along with valuable cedar-lined storage. Of course, the picturesque barn has all the storage you could ever need and potential to be so much more! Come experience the magic of this historic property yourself and learn more about its fascinating past and future potential. This stately property encompasses 0.75 acres of well-manicured, park-like grounds with the option to buy an adjacent buildable lot sprawling 0.72 acres (#682 Princeton Kingston Road), at an additional cost.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Attic/House Fan,Breakfast Area,Built-Ins,Carpet,Cedar Closet(s),Chair Railings,Crown Moldings,Exposed Beams,Family Room Off Kitchen,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Eat-In,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Skylight(s),Bathroom - Soaking Tub,Bathroom - Stall Shower,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Window Treatments,Wood Floors
Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Sitting Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Family Room,Den,Basement,Library,Breakfast Room,Office,Storage Room,Utility Room,Attic,Primary Bathroom,Full Bath,Half Bath
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Oven/Range - Gas,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer
Laundry:
Basement
Basement:
Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Partially Finished,Full
Flooring:
Hardwood,Carpet,Tile/Brick
A/C:
Central A/C,Programmable Thermostat,Zoned
Heating:
Y, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Brick,Mantel(s),Marble,Wood, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 7
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Extensive Hardscape,Underground Lawn Sprinkler,Exterior Lighting,Flood Lights, Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Georgian
Parking:
Crushed Stone

Construction

Roofing:
Architectural Shingle,Asphalt
Windows:
Skylights,Storm,Transom
General:
Frame,Wood Siding, 4, Brick/Mortar,Stone

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
PRINCETON REGIONAL SCHOOLS
County:
MERCER

Lot

Zoning:
R5, 14-05904-00030 02
View:
Garden/Lawn

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable TV,Natural Gas Available,Phone,Sewer Available, 200+ Amp Service
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Septic Tank Installed,Public Hook/Up Avail,Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Callaway Henderson Sotheby's Int'l-Princeton, Grant Wagner

About Princeton, NJ

Housing

Number of Units
21,578
Median Home Value
$673,317
Median Rent
$1,665

39.26% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.79% are vacant.

Commute

Car
32.86%
Public Transportation
6.54%
Walk to Work
8.03%
Work from Home
51.16%
Other
0.49%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
57,453
Median Age
38.90
Median Household Size
2.85

Education

High School
6.69%
Associate’s Degree
3.07%
Bachelor’s Degree
31.64%
Graduate Degree
49.48%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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